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Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Board
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
 
chapter
Rules and Regulations for Enforcement of the Virginia Pest Law-Virginia Gypsy Moth Quarantine [2 VAC 5 ‑ 330]
Chapter is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description A regulation that regulates the movement of items capable of transporting the gypsy moth, in any stage of life, from infested areas to non-infested areas.
State Authority Section 3.2-703 of the Code of Virginia
Federal Authority None entered
Exempt from APA Yes, changes to this chapter of the VA Administrative Code are exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation 1. The protection of the public's health, safety, and welfare with the least possible cost and intrusiveness to the citizens and businesses of the Commonwealth.

2. The retarding of the spread of the gypsy moth within Virginia.
Meetings

Contact Information
Name / Title: David Gianino  / Program Manager, Office of Plant Industry Services
Address: P. O. Box 1163
Richmond, VA 23218
Email Address: David.Gianino@vdacs.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)786-3515    FAX: (804)371-7793    TDD: (800)828-1120
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
None

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Expands Gypsy Moth Quarantine to Wythe County
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/05/2017.
Expands Virginia Gypsy Moth Quarantine to Tazewell County
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/14/2012.
Expansion of Gypsy Moth Regulated Area
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/09/2009.
Changing Title 3.1 references to Title 3.2 as a result of the recodification of Title 3.1
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/04/2009.
Expansion of Gypsy Moth Regulated Area
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/15/2008.
Expands Gypsy Moth Regulated Area
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/01/2007.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
1/4/2021 Agency Completed Retain As Is
4/27/2016 Agency Completed Retain As Is
6/29/2011 Agency Completed Retain As Is
9/11/2000 Agency Completed Amend